MUMBAI: in‘ network, the global network of integrated marketing and communication agencies that are independently owned and led by entrepreneurs, has India on its agenda for the year 2010.

The convention will address India specific issues and harness subsequent marketing opportunities giving smaller agencies a thrust into the competitive world. in‘ global marketing communications network will also provide marketers in India a selection of marketing consultants and of innovative suppliers who are interested to be part of the network.

Several brands are assigning in‘ global marketing communications network units either as global agencies of record, or as regional and local partners for all kind of services. It can be for full service, above or below the line services, specialized services such as branding, media, trade marketing, digital communication or expertise in communications for certain economic domains such as healthcare, retail, luxury goods, FMCG, real estate and many more.

In India Ignitee Digital Solutions along with Arms Communication led by Mr.Reet Ahluwalia, are two in‘agencies that the marketers may rely on.

Speaking about its association with the in‘ Convention Atul Hegde, Ignitee Digital Solutions said, "It gives us immense pleasure to host in‘ Convention in our very own country. The very fact that India was selected out of so many participating nations is a wonderful thing in itself. India, as such has seen a spurt of boom in the services sector in the past few years and it is through initiatives like these that the country can better its caliber in the global scene. We are certain that the convention will take back novel ideas for their own betterment and that of the convention."

The in‘ network MD, Michel Goddet said, "India has been a rich resource of knowledge creation and it‘s commitment to global markets has been phenomenal. We at a in‘ Convention are looking forward to the delegation in India and experience the country‘s bountiful resources and idea creations along with Atul Hegde who has made this experience happen. The aim is to create a platform where we ideate on opportunities for lesser known agencies and with an aim to catapult them on the fast-track. We are certain that in‘ Convention 2010 will be a success".

Already the network of independent communications agencies with the broadest geographical coverage (140 offices in 90 countries) IN has decided to become in‘ global marketing communications network, achieving a great step forward in terms of concept, positioning, branding and website to answer today‘s marketers‘ most frequent needs.

in‘ network consists of units specializing in various marketing & communication services. Like Ignitee in India for digital communication, Total Media in London or Berg Media in Budapest for media buying & selling, also has units totally experts in healthcare (Core-Create,USA),in retail (CA Communication ,Paris), in trade marketing as well as full time advertising agencies like Arms Communication in India who provide complete service to MNC clients.

The world of communications has changed a lot during the last two years and in‘ network had to evolve. A new "home made" positioning and branding was studied, created and implemented by Portuguese in‘ member agency Brandia Central. A new "home made" in‘ website (www.inglobalnet.com) was created and developed by Indian in‘ digital agency Ignitee. This will be presented in New Delhi on April 10th during the 12th in‘ network annual convention.

With these new concept and tools, many new agencies, specialists, experts, consultants and suppliers will join the in‘ network and will offer marketers a wider range of possible partners.
 

MUMBAI: TIMES NOW, the number 1 English news channel brings "TAKE SIDES" on Summer Slam 3, its special programme on IPL 2010.

Along with all the analysis on all the thrilling performances and action from the field catch Sidhu and Boria Majumdar "TAKE SIDES" and debate on their favourite team.

"TAKE SIDES", a new feature on the show Summer Slam 3 will see the inimitable Navjot Singh Sidhu take on the roving cricket expert Boria Majumdar for their favourite team.

Watch the show as they add more flavour and spice up your cricket with their signature style repartee, comments and takes.

Additionally, the show will see participation from viewers across the country, who can now call in and contribute to the show by giving their comments. They too can take sides and support their teams.

Don‘t forget to "TAKE SIDES" with the two unmatched cricket experts, Sidhu and Boria, as they battle it out for their favourite team at 7:30 pm everyday.
 

MUMBAI: EsselWorld ? India?s largest amusement park, today launched a brand new ride called ?Monsters in the Mist?, India?s first internationally created scary ride, made to give a thrill of a lifetime. The new ride was inaugurated by popular host and Bollywood actor and first-ever winner of the reality series ?Roadies?, Ranvijay in the presence of EsselWorld?s CEO Mr Shirish Deshpande and various officials and dignitaries.

?Monsters in the Mist? ride has been conceived and designed with detailed research and development for achieving the maximum degree of scary moments. A 6,000 sq ft indoor dark ride, with track & car system, ?Monsters in the Mist? is a 4 minute journey through a dark den filled with mist and fog and hidden monsters that will send shivers and chills down the spine. The ride has more than 20 scenes which are supported by state-of-art latest animatronics and hi-end audio.

The dark ride is specially designed for EsselWorld keeping in mind the taste, environment and behavioral patterns of the Indian consumers by a well-renowned international dark attractions maker ?The Attraction Factory?, Missouri, USA - that specializes in creating dark rides and other entertainments around the world.

Present at the occasion, Mr. Shirish Deshpande, CEO EsselWorld and Water Kingdom, said, ?Having received constant recognition and appreciation for our rides and entertainment at EsselWorld, we are now delighted to offer a completely different and thrilling experience to our valued patrons with the new dark ride ?Monsters in the Mist?. We are proud to say that it is the first international ride in India, the kind of which has never been seen or experienced in the country. This ride marks another milestone in our achievements and raises the bar in innovation.?

He added, ?Ranvijay is known to be quite an adventure enthusiast, one who is always associated with fear and danger- be it on an exciting journey with others or participating in stunts whole-heartedly himself. We thought Ranvijay would be the right person to come and inaugurate the ride. And we are hoping that the dare-devil himself gets some thrills and spooks with our new ?Monsters in the Mint? ride.?

With this new ride launch, EsselWorld today has 64 attractions in totality which are dedicated towards the fun and entertainment of people from all walks of life and age groups be it adults, children or senior citizens. Apart from these amusing rides EsselWorld also provides a gamut of entertaining factors like gaming, character parade, varied cuisine on the menu to suit all kinds of taste buds, truly being a one stop entertaining solution for families and friends.

EsselWorld invites you to face your fears and experience the most horrific and exciting time of your life with its new ride ?Monsters in the Mist.? The ride is open to all visitors visiting the park.

MUMBAI: ApnaCircle.com in association with Femina Miss India announces the ?ApnaCircle Miss Professional? title for the short listed 18 Finalists of FMI 2010, who will compete for this title on ApnaCircle.com. The Final 18 contestants will actively network, micro-blog and participate in the Q and A sessions along with sharing their routines till the final round of Femina pageant through the site.

ApnaCircle being the official online partner for Femina Miss India 2010 had laid the platform where participants registered for the contest online through the site. The association with Femina Miss India is in line with ApnaCircle?s vision to incubate talent in India and give young, upcoming and rising professionals a chance to showcase themselves and grab opportunities.

?We are creating and crafting the online presence and branding for the participants. Even for the few who are unable to make it to the list of the finalists or win, ApnaCircle being a professional network can further act as a catalyst in building an individual?s professional network,? said Yogesh Bansal, Founder & CEO, ApnaCircle.com.

?The pageant has evolved constantly with new initiatives added each year to make the process more engaging and innovative for the aspirants and has also been moving from strength to strength?, added Mr. Bansal.

ApnaCircle.com being the only ?Glocal? Business and Career networking site is efficiently providing an apt platform and opening up avenues for multiple career options for all growing professionals.

MUMBAI: All Points of the Compass, a documentary by Judy Rymer centers on the family of Charles Tran Van Lam, a senior political leader who left his country with nothing - not even his citizenship, when Saigon fell in 1975 with the end of Vietnam War. Told by his nine children from their now different locations around the globe, the Trans‘ story provides a unique insight into an eastern diaspora. It reveals the importance of identity in a family flung to all points of the compass.

All Points of the Compass is recommended for its insights into the psychological aspects of cultural choice, culture change, and assimilation. Watch the story of Tran Van Lam and his family from all points of the compass this Saturday, April 3, 2010 at 10:00pm with a repeat telecast on the following Sunday at 5:00pm only on NDTV Profit.

MUMBAI: Jagran Solutions, India?s leading new age marketing agency that provides solutions Brand Activation via Consumer Connect Strategies, announced today that it has been recognized for its exemplary campaigns at the 2nd National WOW Awards for Events & Experiential Marketing Industry held in Mumbai yesterday. The company won four Awards across various categories.

WOW Awards seeks to celebrate excellence in events & experiential marketing space, across various industries. The jury at WOW Awards comprises of seasoned marketing professionals from diverse industry segments. They recognize and acknowledge events and on-ground interaction activities between the brand and the consumer. The jury does not have any representation from agencies to ensure neutrality and comprises of Heads of Organizations and Heads of Marketing from across industries. The award categories reflected the evolving nature and stature of Events and Experiential Marketing. WOW Awards were awarded to Jagran Solutions ahead of 911 entries, from 95 entrants participating in the awards function.

Jagran Solutions have won in four awards across categories.

It won 2 Gold in the category of

?School Contact Program of the year? for its Dabur Immune India Campaign

? School Contact Program of the year? for its Dettol Hand wash Campaign
It won silvers in the category of

?On Ground Promotion of the Year for Sampling? for its Mountain Dew ? Darr ke aage Campaign

?On Ground Promotion of the Year for Sales Promotion? for its Castrol 5 Mins Suraksha Ke
Commenting on this achievement Ms. Ambika Sharma, National Head, Jagran Solutions said ?We are proud that our work has received accolades at the WOW awards 2010. There could not be a better way to end an excellent year, taking up our award tally to 45 as we step into 2010-11. The sheer scope of the entries is a credit to the fact that marketers are viewing the role of experience driven Brand Activation as critical in the media mix today. I would like to thank all the judges at the event who made the 2010 WOW awards so special for the activation industry.?